The Curse of Shadows and Thorns The Curse of Shadows and Thorns is a mythical tale that has been passed down through generations. This captivating story tells the tale of a cursed forest, filled with an eternal darkness and twisted vegetation. Legend has it that anyone who enters this forest will be plagued by misfortune and endless suffering. According to the ancient lore, the curse was cast by a powerful sorcerer who sought revenge on those who had wronged him. He summoned dark forces and infused them into the very essence of the forest, turning it into a place of perpetual gloom and despair. The once vibrant and lush trees were now warped and covered in thorns, ready to ensnare anyone who dared to venture too close.
The once vibrant and lush trees were now warped and covered in thorns, ready to ensnare anyone who dared to venture too close. Heroes and adventurers have attempted to break the curse throughout the ages, believing that the treasures hidden within the heart of the forest are worth the risk. However, none have succeeded in lifting the curse, and many have never returned from their perilous journey.
Quick Guide to printing mtg proxies
Hello everyone. I’d like to take a moment to share a valuable resource for players on a budget and for players who’s metas don’t mind proxies.
MTGPRESS.NET is a great resource to use to print out your proxies at near perfect size and quality.
Here are a few tips for using the site:
- It functions best with FireFox (Comments have also recommended Safari), and will give you pretty good detail. Chrome prints are a bit smaller and after a single page, there is a bug where it cuts off the proxies from the 2nd page onward.
- You can copy and paste your lists directly from tappedout.net, but you will have to delete the “x” beside the quantity before you click “Build it”
- If you don’t have a printer, or want it printed on better quality paper, you can export the file and put it on some type of media (Email, CD, Flashdrive etc…) and then go to staples to have them print it. Staples in my area charge per page $0.10 for B&W, and $0.50 for color. Be careful though, most commercial outlets will not print copyrighted material. Staples usually has an automated printer that you can scan your debit card, insert your media, and print it without involving store employees. See below for directions on how to export to PDF.
- You can scale the proxies. If you are limited by resources or need to print a ton of proxies and want to save some money, MTGPRESS lets you scale them down to fit more on each page. I haven’t tested it, but a user has commented that 105% scaling makes for a better fit.
- Adding cutlines will make it much easier to cut between the cards, not having them makes it harder to distinguish between the borders of cards. This is easy at first, but after cutting 10 pages you will wish you had them. To add cutlines, after you click “Build it”, check the box at the top for adding cutlines.
- You can choose which art you would like, and this can be done using the sites own engine. After clicking “Build it”, hover your mouse over the art and a dropdown box will appear. Select the art you want.
- Flip cards will need both sides added as a name. So Nissa, Vastwood Seer also requires Nissa, Sage Animist added if you want both sides to be printed. It will not populate both sides if you simply add in the front side of a two-faced card. For cards with melding (looking at you, Brisela), You will need to add the flip sided name twice (So two Brisela, Voice of Nightmares entries) and then hover over them and make sure one version is the top side, and one version is the bottom side).
- Tokens can be printed by typing the generic name for the token. A soldier token would be “Soldier”. It does not have some tokens (or maybe I just don’t know the name encoded by the website). Like Nissa, Vastwood Seer’s legendary elemental token (edit: tagged wrong Nissa), I was unable to find it. If a token has multiple colors and/or power/toughnesses, you can hover over the dropdown and change the version until you find the one you need.
- Using the back arrow will not make you lose everything you typed. As long as you do not refresh the screen, your browser should remember everything you’ve typed. Before you type up a big list, type one card, build it, and click back to make sure this method works. If it doesn’t, simply get into the habit of copying all the text in the box before clicking “Build it”
- If a card is not found, it will populate with proxies for all the cards it could find and flag an error at the top of the screen showing you the cards it could not find. Simply go back, find the error, and fix the typo.
- Finally, if you’ve got this far you may just want to print some proxies. When you sleeve them, insert the card that will be backing the proxy flipped so the backside is facing the front of the sleeve. This will just clean up the proxy a bit when you play with them, so when they do slide around a bit, you won’t see an exposed card underneath. This is just personal preference, it makes them look better. The only downside is they will be visible through translucent sleeves, so pick your poison here.
Here is an example of what they look like (sadly my only). If requested, when I get home I will provide more pictures.
Edit: Here is a little bit of a better picture showing a real and a proxy Verdant Catacombs…
Hopefully this will help you, your meta, and your budget. Check with your meta first to make sure they allow proxies in your playgroup. Also, I advise against playing with these at a local card shop, as it can be perceived as a slight against the card shop (and rightly so).
Guide to Exporting to PDF
- First, you want to build your deck and choose the versions of the cards you wish to print. Then make sure you click the “Add cut lines” box at the top. Scale if necessary.
- Next, if you’ve got your proxies exactly how you want them, click “Print” to prompt the print box.
- After that, locate the box that lets you change your default printer. You are going to want to change it to something with PDF in the name. On my browser it is “Microsoft Print to PDF”.
- After you’ve selected PDF as your print option, click print. This will prompt a box where you can save the file as a PDF.
- Now you can add that PDF file to some type of media and take it somewhere to be printed.
Hello everyone. I’d like to take a moment to share a valuable resource for players on a budget and for players who’s metas don’t mind proxies.
It is said that the shadows themselves become alive, whispering haunting melodies that lure wanderers deeper into their depths, never to be seen again. Those who have managed to escape the forest claim to have witnessed inexplicable phenomena – glowing eyes peering from the darkness, eerie whispers carried by the wind, and the feeling of being watched by an unseen presence. Some even report encounters with creatures straight out of nightmares – deformed beings with razor-sharp claws and glowing fangs. Superstitions regarding the Curse of Shadows and Thorns remain prevalent to this day. Locals avoid mentioning the cursed forest and forbid any travel in its direction, fearing that even speaking its name could invite tragedy into their lives. Tales of lost souls trapped within its twisted embrace linger on, cautioning others to steer clear of its boundaries. Despite the warnings, adventurers still dream of unraveling the secret to breaking the curse. They yearn for the forbidden knowledge and the opportunity to prove their worth by vanquishing the darkness that plagues the cursed forest. The legends continue to entice the brave and the foolish, drawing them closer to the heart of the cursed land, where shadows dance and thorns await their next victim. In the end, the Curse of Shadows and Thorns remains a cautionary tale, reminding humanity of the consequences of seeking revenge and tampering with dark forces. It serves as a powerful reminder that some curses are better left untouched and that the allure of hidden treasures may ultimately lead to one's downfall..
Reviews for "The Mythical Beasts Associated with the Curse of Shadows and Thorns"
1. Samantha - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Curse of Shadows and Thorns." The writing felt bland and uninspired, and I didn't connect with any of the characters. The plot was predictable and lacked any real depth or originality. Overall, it was a forgettable read that I wouldn't recommend.
2. Michael - 2 stars - "Curse of Shadows and Thorns" fell flat for me. The pacing was incredibly slow, and I found myself losing interest in the story. The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked any real development. The world-building was lackluster, and I didn't feel fully immersed in the setting. Overall, it was a lackluster read that failed to engage me.
3. Emily - 1 star - I couldn't even finish "Curse of Shadows and Thorns." The writing was overly descriptive to the point of being tedious, and it took away from the story. The characters were uninteresting and didn't evoke any emotional connection. The plot was convoluted and confusing, making it difficult to follow along. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating read.
4. John - 2 stars - "Curse of Shadows and Thorns" was a letdown for me. The romance felt forced and lacked chemistry, and the dialogue was cheesy and unrealistic. The pacing was inconsistent, with certain parts dragging on while others felt rushed. The twist at the end was predictable and felt cliché. Overall, it was a mediocre read that didn't live up to its potential.
5. Laura - 3 stars - I had high hopes for "Curse of Shadows and Thorns," but it didn't quite meet my expectations. The world-building was interesting, but I found the plot to be confusing and hard to follow at times. The characters were decently developed, but I didn't feel a strong connection to them. While it had its moments, overall, it fell short of being a memorable read for me.